Job Summary The Hydro Excavation Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum systems to ... Preferred * 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience. * Operator ...
Job Summary The Hydro Excavation Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum systems to ... Preferred * 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience. * Operator ...
Job Summary The Hydro Excavation Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum systems to ... Preferred * 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience. * Operator ...
Job Summary The Hydro Excavation Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum systems to ... Preferred * 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience. * Operator ...
Hydro Excavation Operator
Richmond, VA · On-site
Job Summary The Hydro Excavation Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum systems to ... Preferred * 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience. * Operator ...
Hydro Excavation Operator
Richmond, VA · On-site
Job Summary The Hydro Excavation Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum systems to ... Preferred * 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience. * Operator ...
Hydro Excavation Operator
Richmond, VA · On-site
Job Summary The Hydro Excavation Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum systems to ... Preferred * 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience. * Operator ...
Hydro Excavation Operator
Richmond, VA · On-site
Job Summary The Hydro Excavation Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum systems to ... Preferred * 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience. * Operator ...
Hydro Excavation Operator
Richmond, VA · On-site
Job Summary The Hydro Excavation Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum systems to ... Preferred * 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience. * Operator ...
Hydro Excavation Operator
Richmond, VA · On-site
Job Summary The Hydro Excavation Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum systems to ... Preferred * 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience. * Operator ...
Job Summary The Hydro Excavation Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum systems to ... Preferred * 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience. * Operator ...
Job Summary The Hydro Excavation Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum systems to ... Preferred * 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience. * Operator ...
Job Summary The Hydro Excavation Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum systems to ... Preferred * 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience. * Operator ...
Job Summary The Hydro Excavation Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum systems to ... Preferred * 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience. * Operator ...
Hydro Excavation Operator
Richmond, VA · On-site
Job Summary The Hydro Excavation Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum systems to ... Preferred * 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience. * Operator ...
Hydro Excavation Operator
Richmond, VA · On-site
Job Summary The Hydro Excavation Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum systems to ... Preferred * 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience. * Operator ...
Hydro Excavation Operator
Richmond, VA · On-site
Job Summary The Hydro Excavation Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum systems to ... Preferred * 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience. * Operator ...
Hydro Excavation Operator
Richmond, VA · On-site
Job Summary The Hydro Excavation Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum systems to ... Preferred * 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience. * Operator ...
Job Summary The Hydro Excavation Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum systems to ... Preferred * 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience. * Operator ...
Job Summary The Hydro Excavation Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum systems to ... Preferred * 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience. * Operator ...
Hydro Excavation Operator
Richmond, VA · On-site
Job Summary The Hydro Excavation Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum systems to ... Preferred * 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience. * Operator ...
Hydro Excavation Operator
Richmond, VA · On-site
Job Summary The Hydro Excavation Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum systems to ... Preferred * 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience. * Operator ...
Hydro Excavation Laborer I
Henderson, CO · On-site
$20 - $22/hr
Hydro Excavation Laborer I Our Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care. Pay Rate: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour DOE Classification: Non-Exempt Essential Functions:
Hydro Excavation Laborer I
Henderson, CO · On-site
$20 - $22/hr
Hydro Excavation Laborer I Our Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care. Pay Rate: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour DOE Classification: Non-Exempt Essential Functions:
Hydro Vac Truck Operator
Boerne, TX · On-site
$19 - $24.25/hr
The ideal candidate will safely operate hydro excavation equipment to perform non-destructive digging for underground utilities while maintaining strict safety standards Supervisory Responsibilities:
Hydro Vac Truck Operator
Boerne, TX · On-site
$19 - $24.25/hr
The ideal candidate will safely operate hydro excavation equipment to perform non-destructive digging for underground utilities while maintaining strict safety standards Supervisory Responsibilities:
Hydro Vac Truck Operator
Boerne, TX · On-site
$19 - $24.25/hr
The ideal candidate will safely operate hydro excavation equipment to perform non-destructive digging for underground utilities while maintaining strict safety standards Supervisory Responsibilities:
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Hydro Vac Truck Operator
Boerne, TX · On-site
$19 - $24.25/hr
The ideal candidate will safely operate hydro excavation equipment to perform non-destructive digging for underground utilities while maintaining strict safety standards Supervisory Responsibilities:
Hydro Vac Truck Operator
Boerne, TX · On-site
$19 - $24.25/hr
The ideal candidate will safely operate hydro excavation equipment to perform non-destructive digging for underground utilities while maintaining strict safety standards Supervisory Responsibilities:
Hydro Vac Truck Operator
Boerne, TX · On-site
$19 - $24.25/hr
The ideal candidate will safely operate hydro excavation equipment to perform non-destructive digging for underground utilities while maintaining strict safety standards Supervisory Responsibilities:
General Laborer - Hydro Excavation / CCTV / Sewer Jetting (Entry-Level)
$14.50 - $18.25/hr
This hands-on role works alongside a Hydro Vac Operator to assist with equipment setup, excavation support, and jobsite safety while ensuring projects are completed efficiently and responsibly. What ...
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General Laborer - Hydro Excavation / CCTV / Sewer Jetting (Entry-Level)
$14.50 - $18.25/hr
This hands-on role works alongside a Hydro Vac Operator to assist with equipment setup, excavation support, and jobsite safety while ensuring projects are completed efficiently and responsibly. What ...
Seventy percent or more of the job's work time is spent operating the on-board hydro- vacuum system outside the truck performing non-destructive excavation around sensitive underground piping and ...
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Seventy percent or more of the job's work time is spent operating the on-board hydro- vacuum system outside the truck performing non-destructive excavation around sensitive underground piping and ...
Seventy percent or more of the job's work time is spent operating the on-board hydro- vacuum system outside the truck performing non-destructive excavation around sensitive underground piping and ...
Seventy percent or more of the job's work time is spent operating the on-board hydro- vacuum system outside the truck performing non-destructive excavation around sensitive underground piping and ...
Hydro Vac Operator
Port Allen, LA · On-site
Operate Hydro Vac trucks to excavate soil safely and efficiently while minimizing damage to underground utilities. * Conduct pre-trip inspections of equipment to ensure proper functionality and ...
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Hydro Vac Operator
Port Allen, LA · On-site
Operate Hydro Vac trucks to excavate soil safely and efficiently while minimizing damage to underground utilities. * Conduct pre-trip inspections of equipment to ensure proper functionality and ...
Hydro Vac Operator
Port Allen, LA · On-site
Operate Hydro Vac trucks to excavate soil safely and efficiently while minimizing damage to underground utilities. * Conduct pre-trip inspections of equipment to ensure proper functionality and ...
Hydro Vac Operator
Port Allen, LA · On-site
Operate Hydro Vac trucks to excavate soil safely and efficiently while minimizing damage to underground utilities. * Conduct pre-trip inspections of equipment to ensure proper functionality and ...
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| Aspect | Hydro Excavator | Vacuum Excavator |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Method | Uses high-pressure water to loosen soil | Uses suction to remove debris and soil |
| Work Environment | Construction sites, utility work | Construction, excavation, debris removal |
| Credentials | Operator certification, safety training | Operator certification, safety training |
| Industry Usage | Utility installation, potholing | Debris removal, excavation |
Hydro Excavator and Vacuum Excavator are often used together but serve different functions. Hydro Excavators use pressurized water to safely expose underground utilities, while Vacuum Excavators remove debris and loosened soil. Both require operator certification and are common in construction and utility industries, but their primary methods and applications differ.

Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement
Posted 8 days ago
Job description
MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.
MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.
MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.
Job Summary
The Hydro Excavation Operator operates high-pressure water and vacuum systems to excavate soil. Hydrovac Excavation is a non-destructive method of excavating as an alternative to mechanical equipment or hand-digging. Hydrovacs use pressurized water and a vacuum system to quickly, safely, precisely, and cleanly excavate around utilities, pipelines, and numerous other applications.
Responsibilities
- Operate jobsite equipment safely.
- Operate the on-board hydro-vacuum system outside the truck performing non-destructive excavation around sensitive underground piping and cables.Â
- Perform Hydrovac work consists of cleaning and vacuuming, mobilization of equipment, truck maintenance, daily documentation, safety meetings, etc.
- Safety Focus: Must adhere to strict safety regulations. At MasTec, safety isn't just a priority - it's a core value. Working safely is a condition of employment.
- Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum
- High school diploma, or equivalent.
- 1+ years of Hydrovac Excavation or related experience.
- CDL-A licensure with tanker endorsements and a clean driving record.
Preferred
- 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience.
- Operator Qualification.
Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentÂ
This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. Â
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.Â
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Â
Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).
Equal Employment Opportunity:Â
The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Qualifications:Minimum
- High school diploma, or equivalent.
- 1+ years of Hydrovac Excavation or related experience.
- CDL-A licensure with tanker endorsements and a clean driving record.
Preferred
- 2 or more years of direct VXT Truck Vacuum Excavator experience.
- Operator Qualification.
Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentÂ
This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. Â
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.Â
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Â
Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).
Equal Employment Opportunity:Â
The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
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